Psycholinguistics
[sahy-koh-ling-gwis-tiks] /ˌsaɪ koʊ lɪŋˈgwɪs tɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the study of the relationship between language and the cognitive or behavioral characteristics of those who use it.
psycholinguistics
/ˌsaɪkəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the psychology of language, including language acquisition by children, the mental processes underlying adult comprehension and production of speech, language disorders, etc
psycholinguistics psy·cho·lin·guis·tics (sī’kō-lĭng-gwĭs’tĭks)
n.
The study of the influence of psychological factors on the development, use, and interpretation of language.
psy’cho·lin·guis’tic adj.
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